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Overlooked throughout this discussion, afaict, is an explanation as to why animals are also getting fatter. > The problem of obesity isn't confined to just hum
by moistly 4y ago
Overlooked throughout this discussion, afaict, is an explanation as to why animals are also getting fatter.
> The problem of obesity isn't confined to just humans. A new study finds increased rates of obesity in mammals ranging from feral rats and mice to domestic pets and laboratory primates.
https://www.livescience.com/10277-obesity-rise-animals.html https://www.livescience.com/10277-obesity-rise-animals.html
- Melatonic 4y agoThis is certainly an interesting one if true
- docandrew 4y agoI’d expect pets are getting fatter because we can afford more, better pet food and treats. I mean, it’s crazy how large the selection is. Feral rats, same thing - we have a lot more food waste than we used to. As far as laboratory animals under strict food controls, that’s a bit harder to explain, but maybe it’s a breeding/genetics thing? I dunno, some kind of sinister hidden chemical/obesegen/hormone disruptor just strikes me as a bit far-fetched.